This position will partner with Sales Leadership to ensure timely and accurate responses to RFPs and other client/prospect requests that will help facilitate the sales process. Key Responsibilities + Oversee overall proposal project management process, including quality assurance + Effective writer with skill sets to wordsmith for final grammar/context Manage content relating to the firm's RFP submissions and implement the firm's standards for responding to RFPs. + Identify sources for RFPs. + Analyze RFPs, produce high-level summaries, and quickly provide snapshots of proposal requirements. + Assist with developing and writing about technical solutions and gathering critical information from past submissions. + Leverage network, experience, and facts to respond to RFP/proposal requests appropriately for the client. + Collaborate with subject matter experts and other writers to refine proposal sections to ensure accuracy, compliance, consistency, and reflection of win strategies. + Draft RFPs and prepare required documentation to ensure that in-progress RFPs comply with instructions. + Present information to clients in an engaging manner, enlisting the strengths of the company and making it a strong contender for getting a contract. + Manage production and distribution of all required documents, including corporate information such as financials, human resources, and insurance. + Manage and develop a team of two direct report associate + Contribute to business development efforts for new sales and marketing, including support for responses to requests for quotes, sources sought, proposals, and/or presentations as requested. + Develop good working relationships both internally and externally. Key Attributes + Strong communication and presentation skills, including persuasive writing skills, to market the company's strengths in the best possible way. + Strong editing and proofreading skills. + Adept at database/information management. + Proficient in Microsoft Office suite such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. + Ability to independently draft and synthesize information. + Ability to multitask, work in pressure-filled situations, and meet short deadlines. + Skilled at absorbing information quickly + Ability to work independently and to coordinate directly with marketing, firm administrative departments (finance, HR), practice groups, and senior leadership with minimal supervision. Education + Bachelor's degree required plus: + 4 to 6+ years of related experience in proposal/RFP management from opportunity identification through submittal. + 3+ years of experience working with all levels of an organization, including senior executive leadership. + Good working knowledge of the healthcare space. + Prefer experience from competitors having sold to Health Plans Location and Workplace Flexibility: We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture and all our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in ac­­­­­­­­­­­­­­cordance with Company policies. Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience by providing a connected platform that bridges the gaps and aligns interests across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. This platform serves more than 750 payers, including the top 5 national health plans, BCBS insurers, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, and millions of healthcare providers and consumers. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging At Zelis, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our operations. We embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at Zelis, but also to your ability to bring your best each day. Equal Employment Opportunity Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, even if you do not believe you 100% fit the qualifications of the position, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities. Accessibility Support We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email TalentAcquisition@zelis.com. 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Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients.